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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2012 and posted on Jul 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20063) is a discretionary U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) award offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism. It was posted in mid-2012 and is designed to support a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. The program sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS Research and Data Collection. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, and no specific award ceiling or floor is provided in the summary data.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to provide technical assistance, research capacity, and subject-matter expertise that help advance USGS citizen science priorities, specifically through the Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) Program and the Community for Data Integration (CDI). The work is framed around strengthening two major components of USGS citizen science efforts: the My Science initiative and the CDI Citizen Science Working Group. In practical terms, this suggests the selected partner would help move citizen science activities forward by contributing applied research, methods development, data integration approaches, coordination support, and other technical services that make citizen-generated data more usable, discoverable, and scientifically valuable within USGS workflows.
Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are already participating partners within the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are formal partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. Because the award is issued under the CESU framework, applicants outside that specific CESU partnership are not eligible. The opportunity is administered by the USGS (Agency Name: Geological Survey), and further details were made available via Grants.gov and the linked announcement materials.
Key dates show the announcement was posted July 17, 2012, created July 23, 2012, and originally set to close July 27, 2012, with a revised closing date of August 10, 2012. The archive date is October 17, 2012, indicating it is a historical opportunity rather than an open solicitation today. For access issues or questions about the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Faith Graves at 703-648-7356 and fgraves@usgs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU funding opportunity" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number G12AS20063.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is administered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed under Agency Name: Geological Survey.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary USGS award offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity was designed to support a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
Is an award ceiling or floor listed?
No specific award ceiling or award floor is provided in the summary information that was shared.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary information indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808, which covers USGS Research and Data Collection.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to provide technical assistance, research capacity, and subject-matter expertise to help advance USGS citizen science priorities, specifically through the Core Science Analytics and Synthesis (CSAS) Program and the Community for Data Integration (CDI).
Which USGS citizen science efforts are specifically emphasized?
The work is framed around strengthening two major components of USGS citizen science efforts: the My Science initiative and the CDI Citizen Science Working Group.
What kinds of activities or support were implied for the selected partner?
Based on the description provided, the selected partner would be expected to help move citizen science activities forward through contributions such as applied research, methods development, data integration approaches, coordination support, and other technical services that improve the usability, discoverability, and scientific value of citizen-generated data within USGS workflows.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to organizations that were already participating partners within the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Are organizations outside the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU eligible?
No. Because the award is issued under the CESU framework for the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU, applicants outside that specific CESU partnership are not eligible.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are formal partnerships intended to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on July 23, 2012.
What were the closing dates for submission?
The opportunity was originally set to close on July 27, 2012, and later had a revised closing date of August 10, 2012.
Is this an active funding opportunity today?
No. The archive date is October 17, 2012, which indicates it is a historical opportunity rather than an open solicitation today.
Where were additional details provided?
Further details were made available via Grants.gov and the linked announcement materials referenced there.
Who was the point of contact listed for questions at the time?
The listed point of contact was Faith Graves. The phone number provided was 703-648-7356 and the email address provided was fgraves@usgs.gov.
What does "discretionary" mean in the description provided?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary USGS award, meaning it is offered at the agency's discretion under the program and mechanism described (a cooperative agreement), rather than being an automatic or entitlement-style award. No additional definition was provided in the shared summary.
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